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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($445 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different now because am stress free having taken all my children to school in time.
The generator we bought is doing grate work in irrigating our crops. Even in this dry season we were able to harvest tomatoes that we sold to get some income. Besides, I can hire it to other community members. This has benefited me and the village members at large. The issue of fees could bother me and I used to suffer from ulcers because of overthinking.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly did well to give me money that has relieved me from the burdens that I had. The staff at all stages of their work speak to us clearly and with humility. I do not have any thing against them.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer for paying school fees for my five children. I paid a bribe of UGX 300, 000 for my son to get a government job.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I'm living each day with alot of joy. This is because everytime I go to work in my irrigation project, I see myself rich and poverty will never know my life.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved the money, I was very excited. This is because this money was going to help me kick start my dreams.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer on water pump for irrigation worth Ugx1500000 and the balance of Ugx200000 I spent on tuition.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will buy a water pump for irrigation
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoons when I have customers who bring their clothes for sawing and I get some money for survival.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of enough money to pay school fees for my children
